Day Program Instructor

Pathway to Choices•Pinole, CA

About The Position

Pathway to Choices is hiring full-time or part-time Day Program Instructors to provide support to people with developmental disabilities through its Independent Living, Supported Living, and Adult Day Services. The role emphasizes consumer choice, independent living, and support at home. Multiple positions are available, and bilingual staff are sought. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Instructors drive in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. A female candidate is preferred based on a client’s choice. Instructors deliver individualized instruction and support in areas such as behavior management, independent living, vocational activities, literacy, community participation, self-advocacy, health and well-being, public transportation, money management, personal care, and medication administration. They prepare lessons, teach, document consumer progress, participate in meetings and training, and maintain professional relationships with consumers, families, agency staff, community partners, and employers. The position also involves creating community-based paid and volunteer opportunities and protecting consumer rights. Applicants must be at least 18, have reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance and current registration, and a clean driving record. Candidates must also have stayed at a previous or current job for more than a year. Upon an employment offer, candidates must complete a prior criminal conviction statement and obtain a California criminal clearance through Live Scan or a criminal record exemption. Required training includes First Aid, CPR, and Pro-Act. The role has physical demands that include lifting up to 40 pounds, transferring consumers from wheelchairs, and assisting with diaper changes when needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer skills.
Interest in and willingness to work with consumers to meet their needs and choices.
Ability and willingness to be flexible.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable and adequate transportation, valid automobile insurance, current vehicle registration, and a clean DMV record.
Provide a clean driving record during the hiring process.
Have remained at a previous or current job for more than one year to qualify.
Upon offer of employment, complete a Statement of Prior Criminal Conviction and obtain California Criminal Clearance through Live-Scan fingerprinting or a Criminal Record Exemption.
Obtain and maintain required training, including First Aid, CPR, and Pro-Act Training.
Some experience working with people with different behaviors.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach above shoulders, perform repetitive hand motions, lift up to 40 pounds, lift and transfer consumers from wheelchairs, assist with diaper changes when needed, and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills.
Knowledge of California’s service system for adults with developmental disabilities.
Understanding of and commitment to normalization, inclusion, positive programming, and consumer-driven services.
Female candidate preferred per a client’s choice.

Responsibilities

Implement curriculum and activity schedules for consumers.
Provide training toward consumer-specific goals and objectives using individualized training methods.
Prepare lessons and teach subject matter in areas including behavior management, independent living, vocational activities, literacy, community participation, self-advocacy, health and well-being, public transportation, money management, personal care, and medication administration.
Document consumer progress and other relevant information daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
Participate in ISP meetings, quarterly and semi-annual reviews, behavior management plan sessions, governance meetings, staff meetings, and in-service training sessions.
Maintain and monitor professional relationships with consumers, families, agency staff, RCEB, Community Care Licensing, community members, and employers.
Implement community-based paid and volunteer opportunities for consumers.
Ensure consumer rights are not violated.
Complete required training, including CPR, First Aid, and Pro-Act training.
Drive in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Perform other duties as assigned.